Understanding Confucian Philosophy

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Understanding Confucian Philosophy Classical and Sung-Ming

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Shu-hsien Liu

ISBN: 0-275-96317-9

ISBN-13: 978-0-275-96317-0

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288 pages

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 7/30/1998

List Price: $36.95 (UK Sterling Price: £25.95)

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Media Type: Paperback

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Description: Although Western interest in Chinese philosophy has been increasing in the last decade, the Confucian tradition is still often misunderstood. This volume offers the key to understanding Confucian philosophy by presenting a comprehensive account of its spiritual roots. The author focuses on the Classical and Sung-Ming periods, the two most important periods of Confucianism. Topics covered include: Confucius, Mencius, the I-Ching, and important figures from the Sung and Ming periods.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Classical Confucian Philosophy
The Background for the Emergence of Confucian Philosophy
Confucius
Mencius
The Great Learning and The Doctrine of the Mean
The Book of Changes
The Transformation of Confucianism since Han Dynasty
Sung-Ming Neo-Confucian Philosophy
The Characteristics and Contemporary Significance of Sung-Ming Neo-Confucian Philosophy
On Chu Hsi's Search for Equilibrium and Harmony
Chu Hsi's Understanding of the Mind, the Nature and Feelings
The Problem of Orthodoxy in Neo-Confucian Philosophy
The Sources and the Proper Understanding of the Philosophy of Wang Yang-ming
The Last Neo-Confucian Philosopher: Huang Tsung-hsi
Epilogue
Selected Bibliography
Index

About the Author: SHU-HSIEN LIU is Chair Professor of Chinese Philosophy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. /e He has published many articles and books both in English and in Chinese. He has been widely recognized as a representative of contemporary Neo-Confucianism.

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